Iran has marked resumption of Caspian oil swaps by taking delivery of the first gasoline cargo since 2010 when such deals were halted, local media said on Wednesday.

Iran has prepared three ports in the Caspian Sea and added six ships to its fleet for cargo trade with Russia as the two countries are forging stepped-up commercial relationship to counter Western sanctions on both countries.

Iran has launched a shipping line in the Caspian Sea.

Caviar is an expensive delicacy traditionally reserved for the rich, harking back to the royal courts of the ancient Persia where it was in common use.

The European Union has started “unofficial talks" with Iran for imports of gas, the Fars news agency says, citing an informed source.

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif says Tehran sets no limits to ties with the Caucasian and Central Asian states.

Iran plans to expand exploration activities in the Caspian Sea.

The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and Azerbaijan should bolster ties to serve mutual interests.